Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota wasted no time in their efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in the state this year, as they introduced a bill on Thursday that would do just that.  The legislation, spanning 243 pages, “would set up a regulatory framework and permit cannabis use for any reason... Read more
Minnesota Democrats pledge recreational marijuana will become legal in 2023
Minnesota Democrats on Thursday pledged that they would pass recreational marijuana this session with their new majorities in both chambers, which helps clear a path for the effort previously stymied by Republicans. “I believe 2023 will be the year we legalize adult-use cannabis,” says Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids,... Read more
Minnesota Company behind “Death by Gummy Bears” marijuana edibles accused of selling products 50 times more powerful than allowed
The Minnesota pharmaceutical board filed a civil lawsuit this week alleging that a cannabis retailer sold edible products containing more than 50 times the state’s legal limit for THC. The retailer, a business conglomerate called Northland Vapor, was specifically accused of violating Minnesota’s edible cannabinoid laws with marijuana items... Read more
The state of Minnesota said Monday that it is suing a trio of businesses for alleged violations of the state’s edible cannabinoid laws, saying that they are selling products that contain up to 50 times the permitted amount of THC.  The lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy... Read more
The Minnesota Department of Health announced on Wednesday that the agency will add irritable bowel syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in the state’s medical cannabis program. Under state law, the addition of the new qualifying conditions will become effective beginning on... Read more
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura said this week that the current occupant of the office is determined to get cannabis legalization over the line.  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz secured a second term in Tuesday’s election, beating Republican challenger Scott Jensen 52% to 45%. That wasn’t the only good news... Read more
Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats signal recreational marijuana could be legalized next session in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz and key legislative Democrats signaled recreational marijuana could pass the legislature next session, after their party took total control of the capitol and opened the door to passing more progressive proposals. Walz in an appearance on WCCO radio Friday morning reiterated that it could happen next year. Former... Read more
Mayhem in Minnesota as Unlicensed, Hemp-Derived THC is Unleashed on the State
I’ll have whatever they’re smoking up in Minnesota, though judging from the lack of strategic thinking going on, it might be too strong for me even at its federally legal limit of just 0.3 percent. Now the state political parties are pointing fingers at one another over a law... Read more
A new study published in the journal Addiction on Aug. 24 analyzed cannabis consumption data across the nation, with a specific focus on adult identical twins. Called “Impacts of recreational cannabis legalization on cannabis use: a longitudinal discordant twin study,” the study used twins to explore the frequency of... Read more
Goodness Growth Holdings Announces Launch of Boundary Waters Pre-Rolls in Minnesota
Ryan Allway August 25th, 2022 News, Top News nspired by Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the new line gives special focus to sustainability and environmental preservation. MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (“Goodness Growth” or the “Company”) (CSE: GDNS) (OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis... Read more
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